Whistler

Legendary Whistler Blackcomb is widely regarded as one of the top four-season resorts in North America.

The resort appears regularly in "Best of" lists from around the globe, winning for its incomparable skiing and boarding, as well as for its hotels, restaurants and golf courses. Whistler became even more world-renowned as the site of the alpine and Nordic venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Blending the charm of an alpine village with the amenities of an urban centre, the pedestrianized Whistler Village offers fine dining, vibrant nightlife, eclectic boutiques, revitalising spas and luxurious hotels.

Whistler is great for families too – it was chosen as #2 out of the Top 10 Family Vacations in Canada in the Travelers' Choice 2011 Best Family Vacations on TripAdvisor. Catch events like the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival in April, and Cornucopia: Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food in November.

Highlights

Skiing and Snowboarding

Skiing or boarding Whistler Blackcomb is a truly epic experience. Two mountains offer a combined total of more than 200 runs over 3,307ha/8,171ac of terrain. Among the resort's many awards is Best Resort in North America in SKI Magazine's 2012 Readers' Choice awards

Legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Visit the Whistler Sliding Centre to fly down the bobsleigh track at up to 125 km/hr, or go head first down the skeleton track. Whistler Olympic Park offers an Experience Biathlon program along with its spectacular Nordic trails.

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Learn about the area's two distinct Aboriginal cultures in this world-class facility. Tours include singing and drumming, exploration of the museum's vast collection of art, including totems, masks and textiles, and a film presentation of local Aboriginal history.

Mountain Biking

Whistler is home to a staggering number of trails, with options for every skill level. Explore rugged forest trails, smooth logging roads, and everything in between. Or get your adrenaline rush at Whistler Bike Park, North America's largest.

Hiking

Hike or walk to streaming waterfalls, crystal lakes and rugged backcountry, with plenty of options for day trips or overnight camping. Ride the chairlift to the peak and enjoy breathtaking views of glaciers, meadows full of flowers, alpine lakes, and summit after summit.

Golf

Whistler is home to four award-winning courses designed by the greats: Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Arnold Palmer and Les Furber. The scenery at each is spectacular, with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks and an abundance of wildlife.

Ziplining

For a unique rush, strap on a harness and zoom through old-growth forest and over creeks in the valley between Blackcomb and Whistler mountains. Learn while having fun, as knowledgeable guides teach visitors about the area's ecology.

Sea to Sky

The famed Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler is one of the world's most beautiful driving routes. Panoramic ocean vistas and soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks abound. Another option is the Rocky Mountaineer's Whistler Sea to Sky Climb, a scenic train journey originating in North Vancouver.